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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Austin
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Austin
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Vegan Burgers, BBQ, Soft Serve
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Worth ordering: #3 BurgerWorth ordering: #3 Sandwich
Vegan Burgers, Wings & Biscuits
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
Mexican Tacos, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Tacos
Detroit Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
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Vegan Cakes, Cupcakes
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Worth ordering: #2 Cupcake
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Vegan Tacos, Tempeh Brisket
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Worth ordering: #4 Tacos
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Mexican Tacos, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Tacos
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Tex-Mex, Vegan Menu, Vegan Queso
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Menu, Tofu Breakfast
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Burgers, Shakes, Chik’n
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
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Seasonal Vegan Tasting Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vegan Donuts, Mochi & Kolaches
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The vibe: good for families
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Indian, Vegan Entrées
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vietnamese, Vegan Pho, Tofu
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Worth ordering: #3 Pho
3 signature dishes
What Austin cooks best
The dishes Austin's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best tacos in Austin
- Number 1. The Vegan Nom Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Nissi Vegan Méxican Cuisine Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Tacodeli Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. ATXFOODCO. Listed above as essential 07
Tex-Mex Tacos, Custom Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #5 Tacos
13 more
Tacos, Vegan Queso
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The vibe: good for groups
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Queso
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The vibe: good for groups
Tex-Mex, Vegan Cauliflower Tacos
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The vibe: good for groups
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Breakfast Picks
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The vibe: good for families
Tacos, Nashville Hot Tofu
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The vibe: good for groups
Austin Tacos, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Queso
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The vibe: good for families
Mexican, Vegan Cauliflower Tacos
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The vibe: good for groups
Mexican, Vegan Sweet Potato Tacos
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Mexican Tacos, Vegan Beet Tostada
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The vibe: good for groups
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Queso
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The vibe: good for groups
Tacos, Vegan Cauliflower & Tofu
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The vibe: good for groups
Tex-Mex Tacos, Vegan Burgers
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Worth ordering: #5 Burger
signature #2
Best cupcake in Austin
Vegan Cupcakes, Custom Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Cupcake
- Number 2. Austin Kind Cakes Listed above as essential 06
Vegan Cupcakes, Soy-Free
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Worth ordering: #3 Cupcake
Vegan Bakery, Swiss Rolls & Cupcakes
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Worth ordering: #4 Cupcake
Cupcakes, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #5 Cupcake
signature #3
Best pho in Austin
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Broth
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Worth ordering: #1 Pho
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Tofu Bao
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Worth ordering: #2 Pho
- Number 3. Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine Listed above as essential 15
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Pho
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Worth ordering: #4 Pho
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Tofu
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Worth ordering: #5 Pho
6 more
Vietnamese Pho, Tofu Bánh Mì
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The vibe: good for groups
Tofu Pho, Vegan Spring Rolls
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Vegan Pho, Eggrolls & Bánh Mì
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The vibe: good for groups
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Broth
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The vibe: good for families
Vegan Pho, Tofu Bao
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The vibe: good for groups
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Tofu
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Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Austin
- Number 1. The Vegan Nom Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Mission Burger Co. Listed above as essential 02
Macrobiotic Plates, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. Fabrik Austin Listed above as essential 12
10 places
Omni standouts in Austin
- Number 1. Eldorado Cafe Listed above as essential 09
- Number 2. Jaipur Palace Listed above as essential 14
- Number 3. Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine Listed above as essential 15
Ethiopian, Vegan Combo
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The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Austin
- Number 1. Bouldin Creek Cafe Listed above as essential 10
- Number 2. ATXFOODCO. Listed above as essential 07
Mexican Plates, Vegan Bakery
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Angel Donuts and Treats Listed above as essential 13
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Austin
- Number 1. The Vegan Nom Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Mission Burger Co. Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Eldorado Cafe Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Via 313 Pizza Listed above as essential 05
8 places
Dinner destinations in Austin
- Number 1. Fabrik Austin Listed above as essential 12
Mexican, Vegan Lentils & Tacos
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The vibe: good for dates
Ethiopian, Vegan Sampler
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The vibe: good for dates
Healthy Bowls, Vegan Curry
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The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Austin
Health Food, Vegan Menu, Brunch
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The vibe: good for dates
Japanese Sushi, Vegan Omakase
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The vibe: good for dates
Macrobiotic Plates, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Casa de Luz East Listed above as fully vegan 03
10 places
Coffee masters in Austin
- Number 1. Bouldin Creek Cafe Listed above as essential 10
Vegan Coffee, Tacos & Pastries
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The vibe: good for work & study
Thai-Inspired Ice Cream, Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Coffee, Vegan Tacos & Cake
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Sweet treats in Austin
- Number 1. Angel Donuts and Treats Listed above as essential 13
- Number 2. Cupprimo Listed above as cupcake 01
- Number 3. Austin Kind Cakes Listed above as essential 06
Fruit Soft Serve, Vegan Base
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Austin
- Number 1. Casa de Luz Village Listed above as worth the occasion 03
- Number 2. Dear Diary Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 02
- Number 3. Casa de Luz East Listed above as fully vegan 03
- Number 4. The Well Listed above as worth the occasion 01
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Austin
- Number 1. Dear Diary Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 02
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Tamales
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 3. Gati Cafe Listed above as coffee masters 03
American Cafe, Vegan Coffee Cake
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Group night out in Austin
- Number 1. Bouldin Creek Cafe Listed above as essential 10
- Number 2. The Vegan Nom Listed above as essential 01
Tex-Asian Pub, Vegan Tofu & Burger
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The vibe: good for dates
Southern Comfort, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Budget eats in Austin
Vietnamese, Vegan Bánh Mì & Pho
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The vibe: good for families
- Number 2. The Vegan Nom Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Dong Nai Listed above as pho 05
Vegan Falafel, Mezze & Sides
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Family friendly in Austin
- Number 1. The Vegan Nom Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Mission Burger Co. Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Nissi Vegan Méxican Cuisine Listed above as essential 04
- Number 4. Austin Kind Cakes Listed above as essential 06
By dish
6 lists Best pizza · Best ice cream · Best sandwich · Best burger · Best falafel · Best bowl
11 places
Best pizza in Austin
- Number 1. Via 313 Pizza Listed above as essential 05
Detroit Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Vegan Pizza, Housemade Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
NY Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
8 places
Best ice cream in Austin
- Number 1. Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream Listed above as sweet treats 04
- Number 2. Gati Cafe Listed above as coffee masters 03
Fruit Sorbet, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Ice Cream, Vegan Scoops
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
8 places
Best sandwich in Austin
Bagels, Vegan Schmear, Hummus
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Worth ordering: #1 Sandwich
Vegan Deli, Seitan Subs
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
- Number 3. Mission Burger Co. Listed above as essential 02
Sandwiches, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Sandwich
5 places
Best burger in Austin
- Number 1. Next Level Burger Austin Listed above as essential 11
- Number 2. Nom Burgers Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Mission Burger Co. Listed above as essential 02
Vegan Burgers, Housemade Patties
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
5 places
Best falafel in Austin
Turkish, Vegan Falafel & Bowls
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Worth ordering: #1 Falafel
Lebanese, Vegan Falafel Wrap
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Worth ordering: #2 Falafel
Mediterranean Bowls, Vegan Falafel
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Worth ordering: #3 Falafel
Middle Eastern, Vegan Falafel
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Worth ordering: #4 Falafel
5 places
Best bowl in Austin
Poke, Vegan Tofu Bowls
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
Asian Fusion, Vegan Bowls
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Worth ordering: #2 Bowl
Rice Bowls, Labeled Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Korean Tofu BBQ Bowl, Vegan
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Worth ordering: #4 Bowl
By cuisine
3 lists American · Mexican · Vietnamese
10 places
American in Austin
- Number 1. The Vegan Nom Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Bouldin Creek Cafe Listed above as essential 10
- Number 3. Mission Burger Co. Listed above as essential 02
- Number 4. Nom Burgers Listed above as essential 03
10 places
Mexican in Austin
- Number 1. The Vegan Nom Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Eldorado Cafe Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. Mr.Natural Listed above as breakfast spots 03
- Number 4. Nissi Vegan Méxican Cuisine Listed above as essential 04
10 places
Vietnamese in Austin
- Number 1. Bodhi Viet Veggie Cuisine Listed above as budget eats 01
- Number 2. Dong Nai Listed above as pho 05
- Number 3. Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine Listed above as essential 15
- Number 4. PhoWok Listed above as pho 01
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Questions about eating vegan in Austin
Are there vegan restaurants in Austin?
Yes — Austin has 453 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are The Vegan Nom, Mission Burger Co., Nom Burgers. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Austin good for vegans?
Austin scores 72.4/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 67 vegan-friendly venues and 103 high-quality restaurants out of 453 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Austin?
Austin has 28 fully vegan restaurants and 20 vegetarian restaurants. 67 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Austin known for?
Austin's top signature dishes for vegans are tacos, cupcake, pho, and the city also does pizza and burger well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Austin?
The vegan scene in Austin leans American, Asian, Mexican. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Austin?
The Vegan Nom is ranked #1 in Austin by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.